Edinburgh Book Festival
The Edinburgh International Book Festival, like its sister happenings throughout August, throws up the…
The session with Anjan Sundaram with Jenny Niven in the Chair deserved to be better attended - the…
Tom Devine, doyen of Scottish historians, was at the Edinburgh International Book Festival to talk about his…
Political scientist Matthew Goodwin introduced his book "UKIP" by explaining that the book really came about…
For some people their careers are defined by a single issue, so said Ruth Wishart who was chairing the…
There can be no doubt that publishing is undergoing significant and long-lasting change.
Ruth Wishart had a quick barbed comment when she saw that Jeremy Paxman had brought in a glass of wine: "…
Clearly Nina Stibbe is already very popular as this event was completely sold out.
Professor Murray Pittock’s new work on Culloden seeks to scotch (pun partly intended) three principal myths…
These two speakers, both acknowledged experts on their subjects, gave a succinct analysis of the current…
Phillipe Sands’ event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival proved to be one of the most genuinely…
James Naughtie introduced Alistair Darling for this Thomas Miller Investment Event which was held fittingly…
There was a packed house for the Baillie Gifford event with hostage survivor Ingrid Betancourt and Kirsty…
This Edinburgh International Book Festival event was chaired by, and part of a series of events chosen by,…
Misha Glenny was introduced by Douglas Fraser, the BBC News Scotland business and economy editor, who noted…
Alan Taylor has a long history as a journalist with The Scotsman, where he rose to be the deputy and then…
What could some artsy-fartsy novelist possibly know about banking? – One can almost hear the roars from the…
Obviously well known to British audiences, Erica Jong was joined stage by Ruth Wishart who acted as chair for…
Saul David seems to have undergone an alarming make-over since the earlier days of his writing career.
Ruby Wax came into the auditorium to resounding applause and clearly revelled in the very supportive welcome…